Ronni Gamzu
If the COVID-19 morbidity rate increases, “we will need to stop and maybe tighten the restrictions,” warns the Israeli premier.
Nachman Ash appointed Israel’s new Coronavirus Project Coordinator
The 49-year-old professor, currently director of the health division of Maccabi Healthcare Services, will replace professor Ronni Gamzu.
Coronavirus Project Coordinator Ronni Gamzu says that though the ultra-Orthodox cities of Bnei Brak and Elad still have significant morbidity rates, they are eligible to lose their “red” classification.
Netanyahu demands probe after brawl erupts during police break-up of wedding for lockdown violations
Police and the bride’s family offered contrasting versions of events with officers saying they were attacked as they shut down the celebration.
Israeli Health Ministry publishes results of nationwide COVID-19 serological survey
Coronavirus antibodies were found in 5.5 percent of the population—far short of the figure required for “herd immunity,” according to the ministry.
Israel Security Agency head Nadav Argaman is said to join the growing list of top Israeli officials to flout lockdown restrictions.
The legislation, which heavily restricts public demonstrations and group prayers, will now remain in effect until next at least Oct. 14.
Decisions regarding the national lockdown have been deferred until next week, when more comprehensive COVID-19 data is available.
The government considers imposing new restrictions on the private sector, as well as limiting prayer services on Yom Kippur, which could spark a coalition crisis.
The government is set to fast-track a vote on a shutdown to start on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
In last-minute decision, Israel decides not to open schools in ‘red’ COVID cities
The decision applies to all grades, but exempts students in special education and youth at risk.
Israel’s coronavirus cabinet approves new ‘traffic light’ plan to curb pandemic
Slated to start on Sept. 6, it designates areas as green, yellow, orange or red, and imposes restrictions based on infection rates.
